Train Kassel to Cologne from €90 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Cologne takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration: 370 km
Distance: €90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

3h 9m

€67–164

Kassel to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kassel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:48 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:08 AM → 8:14 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:14 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:08 AM → 8:14 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:14 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:08 AM → 8:14 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:14 PM
3h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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